This week’s historic vote by Gwinnett County points to a future for MARTA that many of us could not have imagined even five years ago. But at one time, decades ago, there was genuine hope that MARTA would be a system that would truly serve the full region. When MARTA was still a theoretical concept, […]
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Police search for clues in Brunswick Zone bowling alley shooting death
The Lilburn Police Department is actively working a homicide that occurred July 29 at the Brunswick Zone bowling alley at 3835 Lawrenceville Highway in Lilburn. Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a shooting in the parking lot of the business at 11:14 p.m. Sunday. Upon arrival, officers discovered a man in the parking lot […]
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Dunwoody Christian School to open doors August 6
The Gist: North Atlanta parents have a new private school option with the opening of Dunwoody Christsian School. The brand-new school will open its doors Aug. 6 and a ribbon-cutting is being held Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. The School’s Mission: The mission of the new school is to “partner with parents to develop children who […]
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Fulton County proposes property tax increase
The Gist: If you live in Fulton County, your property taxes are likely going up. County officials have proposed a 7.9 percent increase in the property tax rate for Fulton residents. The Numbers: Here’s a rundown of the numbers involved in this proposed increase and how it might affect homeowners. Property taxes would increase by 7.9 […]
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Nathan Deal suspends jet fuel tax
Gov. Nathan Deal issued an executive order suspending collection of the state’s 4 percent sales and use tax on jet fuel, effective Aug. 1. In 2018, the state sales tax on jet fuel amounted to more than $39 million in revenue. “Georgia imposes the fourth-highest fuel tax burden among states with major airport hubs, putting us […]
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Chamblee Police Dept. to Give Students Backpacks and School Supplies
The Chamblee Police Department’s Cop-N-Stuff is holding the Second Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dresden Park, 2301 Dresden Drive. The family fun day will help prepare children ages kindergarten through 5th grade, to go back to school by giving them backpacks filled with school supplies. A […]
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Three Georgia Malls to Host “Fancy Nancy”-themed Disney Junior Play Date
Mall of Georgia, North Georgia Premium Outlets and Town Center at Cobb invite the community to “Fancy Nancy”-themed Disney Junior Play Date events. Aimed to entertain and delight children of all ages, the events at each center will take place on Saturday, August 18. Disney Junior’s animated family comedy “Fancy Nancy,” which debuts July 13, […]
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Video: Watch these Brits try to guess Southern Slang
Southerners are known throughout the world for their colloquialisms, which can be difficult for people who are just starting to learn English when they visit the South. But what about people from Britain, who also speak English, albeit a different variant than what one might hear in Georgia? British Youtubers Joel & Lia took a […]
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Roofing contractor arrested for vandalizing roof while checking for storm damage
A roofing contractor has been arrested and police are searching for his employer after the two were allegedly caught on video vandalizing shingles on a home when the homeowner thought they were checking for storm damage. Investigators with the Georgia Insurance Commissioner’s office alleged that the men damaged the houses in an attempt to benefit […]
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Georgia Milestones Testing: More students are performing at grade level than last year, but the majority aren’t
The Gist: The results of the Spring 2018 Georgia Milestones testing are out and statewide, students have made some gains, but the overall picture still shows room for improvement. The gains: According to the state department of education, compared to 2017, the number of Georgia students who’s test showed they were proficient for the grade level […]